Is ERPNext an Indian company? Yes. ERPNext is built by Frappe Technologies, an Indian software company described as Mumbai-based, and it is one of the best-known open-source projects to come out of India.

That question comes up in almost every first meeting we have with business owners. They want to know who stands behind the software, whether it understands Indian tax rules, and whether they will be locked in to one vendor. This guide answers all three.

Who makes ERPNext?

ERPNext is developed by Frappe Technologies. The company started in 2008 as Web Notes Technologies and was founded by Rushabh Mehta. The same team builds the Frappe Framework, the low-code framework that ERPNext runs on, and other apps such as Frappe HR.

Rainmatter, the investment fund backed by Zerodha's founders, has invested in Frappe. The company also runs Frappe Cloud, its own hosting service for ERPNext.

Is ERPNext an Indian company or an open-source project?

Both. Frappe Technologies is an Indian company, and ERPNext is open-source software released under the GPLv3 licence. That has three practical effects:

• No licence fee: you can use ERPNext without paying per user.
• Public code: anyone can read, audit and extend it.
• Many partners: independent companies across India implement and support ERPNext, so you are not tied to one vendor.

Why an Indian-made ERP matters for GST

Because ERPNext is built in India, Indian compliance is not an afterthought. The India Compliance app adds what Indian businesses need:

Requirement	How ERPNext handles it
GST invoices	Place of supply, HSN/SAC codes and tax templates set up automatically
E-invoicing	IRN and QR code generated on the sales invoice
E-way bills	Generated from the delivery note or invoice
GST returns	Data for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
TDS	Deduction and reporting built in

Payroll with PF, ESI and professional tax is handled by Frappe HR, from the same maintainer.

Is Thirvusoft part of Frappe Technologies?

No. Thirvusoft is an independent ERPNext implementation partner based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. We implement, customise and support ERPNext for businesses across India, and we build our own Frappe apps and mobile apps on top of it. For the full picture of how ERPNext works for Indian companies, read our guide to ERPNext in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ERPNext an Indian company?

Yes. ERPNext is made by Frappe Technologies, an Indian company that started in 2008 as Web Notes Technologies. The software itself is open source under GPLv3.

Who is the founder of ERPNext?

ERPNext was created by Rushabh Mehta, who founded the company now known as Frappe Technologies.

Is ERPNext free to use in India?

Yes. ERPNext has no licence or per-user fee. Businesses pay only for hosting, implementation, customisation and support.

Does ERPNext support Indian GST?

Yes. With the India Compliance app, ERPNext handles GST invoices, e-invoicing, e-way bills, GSTR data and TDS.

Conclusion

ERPNext is an Indian product, built by an Indian company and released as open source, which is why it fits Indian tax and business practices so well. If you are evaluating ERPNext, Thirvusoft can show it working on your own data. Our team in Coimbatore implements ERPNext across Tamil Nadu and India. Book a free consultation or call +91 63790 44767.